San Diego Unified School District

Principal - Vallejo Adult School - Eligibility Pool - 2026 - 2027 School Year

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in education or related field.
  • Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability in an educational setting.
  • Valid California Administrative Credential or eligibility for it.
  • Strong understanding of instructional strategies and curriculum standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of school improvement objectives and district goals.
  • Support teachers in implementing the district-adopted curriculum.
  • Administer programs tailored to meet diverse student needs.
  • Interpret State laws and district policies at the school level.
  • Evaluate performance of all staff using district guidelines.
  • Facilitate instructional supervision to enhance teaching skills.
  • Foster staff growth through in-service programs and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Supportive school community promoting shared decision-making.
  • Access to resources for instructional improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description / Essential Elements:

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under general supervision of the State Administrator, the School Principal will provide a high level of instructional leadership focusing on the maximum intellectual growth of the students in formulating and addressing school improvement objectives and district goals.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
• Use effective planning strategies, student performance data, and the resources of staff,community, and students in formulating and addressing school improvement objectives and district goals.. E1
• Support teachers to implement district adopted curriculum. E
• Administer school site programs which provide for the developmental differences of students and for a wide variety of student learning needs: interpret these programs to the parents and community. E
• Interpret and apply State laws, County and district policies, regulations, and procedures at the school site. E
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned personnel in accordance with the District's adopted guidelines for evaluation and assessment. E
• Use instructional supervision to assist teachers in maintaining and improving teaching skills. E
• Lead and assist assigned staff in implementation of district-adopted curriculum through regular meetings and communication with all faculty. E
• Promote the continuous growth of staff by means of on-site in-service programs and by promoting staff participation in district in-service programs. E
• Promote a school community climate which encourages cooperation, accountability, responsibility, shared decision making, and effective problem solving which fosters ownership of the school. E
• Direct the scheduling and assignment of personnel and students. E
• Delegate responsibility to staff members and monitor the exercise of these responsibilities. E
• Use constructive discipline procedures and guidance programs which foster student growth, promote positive student conduct and proper use and care of materials, buildings, and grounds.E
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate training with a Master's degree.
• Proven successful teaching and a minimum of three years of demonstrated leadership ability required.
• Possession of an earned, valid California Administrative Credential and/or appropriate Supervision Credential or eligibility for a valid California Administrative and/or Supervisor Credentials.
1 Essential duties as required by the American Disabilities Act

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• School instructional strategies and curriculum.
• Content Standards Curriculum.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy (Administrative Credential)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letter )
  • Resume


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About San Diego Unified School District

The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is the second-largest school district in California, United States. The district serves approximately 121,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and covers almost 200 square miles (520 km2) in the city of San Diego and all or part of the nearby communities of Bonita, Clairemont, Custer, East Elliott, Egger Highlands, Encanto, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, La Jolla, La Playa, Linda Vista, Loma Portal, Midtown, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, North City, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Paradise Hills, Point Loma, San Carlos, South Park, Sunset Cliffs, University City, and Webster. The district is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education.
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